Maintenance and Repair Workers, General pay in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria

In Washington-Arlington-Alexandria (DC), the median pay for maintenance and repair workers, general is $27.52 an hour ($57,240 a year). About 23,100 people work in this job there.

$27.52Median hourly pay
$45,960–$69,470Middle half of workers, yearly
23,100People in this job in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria (DC)

That is 15% higher than the U.S. median ($49,590). It is 5% lower than the District of Columbia median ($60,310).

Pay range for maintenance and repair workers, general in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria (DC)

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$18.22$37,890
25% of workers$22.10$45,960
Half of workers (median)$27.52$57,240
75% of workers$33.40$69,470
90% of workers$38.71$80,520

Maintenance and Repair Workers, General pay in District of Columbia metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria (this page)$57,24023,100

District of Columbia unemployment rate: 5.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for maintenance and repair workers, general

  • Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
  • Related work experience most have: 2 to 4 years (O*NET)
  • Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
  • Job outlook: +4.2% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 148,700 openings a year (BLS)

Related jobs in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria (DC)

JobMedian yearly pay
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$71,860
Industrial Machinery Mechanics$74,720
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$45,260
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$71,540
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$71,920
Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers$95,560
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers$95,480

Other job titles for this job

Maintenance EngineerField TechBuilding EngineerIndustrial Maintenance TechnicianMaintenance WorkerHandymanElectrical InstallerMaintenance TechnicianMaintenance MechanicMaintenance RepairmanMaintenance ManMaintenance Specialist

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.